An overview of Skp2: a promising new therapeutic target of psoriasis.

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disorder affecting over 2-3% of the population worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life. Despite the availability of various therapeutic interventions, concerns persist regarding lesion recurrence and potential alterations in immune surveillance promoting cancer progression. Recent advancements in understanding cellular and molecular pathways have unveiled key factors in psoriasis etiology, including IL-17, 22, 23, TNF-α, PDE-4, JAK-STAT inhibitors, and AhR agonists.

Role of Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Neurotransmitters in Drug Discovery for Anxiety and Depression.

The purpose of this review is to correlate the probable causes of anxiety disorders with the imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain and also highlight the drugs for these mental disorders that have been discovered based on the biosynthesis and catabolism of these brain chemicals. Peer-reviewed journal's articles, news and books published in English between 1997 and 2023 describing the role of neurotransmitters in anxiety disorders were searched in Google Scholar, Research Gate and PubMed databases. The contents were carefully analyzed by the authors and understood and compiled to build a concise perspective on the role of biosynthesis and catabolism of neurotransmitters in anxiety and depression.

Five years of disease-free survival in a case of recurrent, post-op, grade 3, stage 2, Malignant Spindle Cell Melanoma treated with Ayurvedic medicines: A case report.

Malignant spindle cell melanoma is a rare cancer with a questionable prognosis because of limited published case reports. This article discusses a male patient with a history of Spindle cell melanoma tumor, Rt heel, Grade 3 (Gr 3) Stage 2 (St 2) seen in our OPD treated with supporting herbo-mineral combination of Ayurvedic medicine. Such types of cancers are of concern and can be more troublesome to the patient.

A novel optimization-assisted multi-scale and dilated adaptive hybrid deep learning network with feature fusion for event detection from social media.

Social media networks become an active communication medium for connecting people and delivering new messages. Social media can perform as the primary channel, where the globalized events or instances can be explored. Earlier models are facing the pitfall of noticing the temporal and spatial resolution for enhancing the efficacy.

Biomechanical variations in patients with flatfoot deformity: Impact of gender, age, and BMI on foot kinetics and kinematics.

Background: Flatfoot is considered by the collapse of the foot arch, altered biomechanics and impacting functional abilities. The biomechanical gait alteration of foot kinematics and kinetics in individuals with flatfoot, based on gender, age and Body mass index (BMI) in each cohort is unclear. This study explores how gender, age, and body mass index (BMI) impact distinct foot biomechanical characteristics, including ankle joint angle (Jc°), Ground force reaction angle (GFR°), Achilles tendon force (T), Ankle joint force (Jc) and vertical ground reaction force (VGRF) during the gait stance phase, in flatfoot versus normal-foot individuals on Indian Population.

Fabrication of acetazolamide loaded leciplex for intraocular delivery: Optimization by 3 full factorial design, in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo pharmacodynamics.

The complex structure of the eye poses challenges in delivering drugs effectively, which can be circumvented by employing nanotechnologies. The present study aimed to prepareacetazolamide-loadedleciplex (ACZ - LP) using a simple one-step fabrication approach followed byoptimization employing a 3 Full Factorial Design. The ACZ - LP demonstrated high entrapment efficiency (93.

Rapid photocatalytic dye degradation, enhanced antibacterial and antifungal activities of silver stacked zinc oxide garnished on carbon nanotubes.

A composite of Zinc oxide loaded with 5-weight % silver decorated on carbon nanotubes (Ag-loaded ZnO: CNT) was synthesized using a simple refluxed chemical method. The influence of deviation in the weight % of carbon nanotube loading on photocatalytic dye degradation (methylene blue and rose bengal) and antibiotic (antimicrobial and antifungal) performance was investigated in this study. The light capture ability of Ag-loaded ZnO:CNT in the visible region was higher in photocatalytic activity than that of Ag-loaded ZnO and ZnO:CNT.

Novel design of composite broad-crested weir for determining open-channel emissions.

The current study deals with a composite broad-crested weir which is specially designed with the unique idea for a 'constant discharge coefficient () of 0.6'. It is investigated experimentally and numerically.

Levamisole Based Co(II) Single-Ion Magnet.

A new Co(II) complex, [Co(NCS)(L)] (1) has been synthesized based on levamisole (L) as a new ligand. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses confirm that the Co(II) ion is having a distorted tetrahedral coordination geometry in the complex. Notably strong intramolecular S⋅⋅⋅S and S⋅⋅⋅N interactions has been confirmed by employing Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QTAIM).

Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Antifungal Activity of Pyrazoleacetamide Derivatives.

Background: Fungal infections have posed a big challenge in the management of their treatment. Due to the resistance and toxicity of existing drug molecules in the light of pandemic infections, like COVID-19, there is an urgent need to find newer derivatives of active molecules, which can be effective in fungal infections.

Objective: In the present study, we aimed to design pyrazole derivatives using molecular modeling studies against target 1EA1 and synthesize 10 molecules of pyrazole derivatives using a multi-step synthesis approach.

A comprehensive review on technological advancements for sensor-based Nadi Pariksha: An ancient Indian science for human health diagnosis.

Nadi Pariksha is a significant, rather symbolic term for Ayurveda. Ancient Ayurvedic literature has prominently stated its importance in the judgment of Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) which are the base of ailment diagnosis and prediction. The knowledge about Nadi Pariksha is uncovered in various ancient Ayurvedic literature like Ravansamhita, Bhavprakash, Nadivigyan by Kanad, Sharangdhar, and Yogratnakar.

Ensemble Learning for Higher Diagnostic Precision in Schizophrenia Using Peripheral Blood Gene Expression Profile.

Introduction: Stigma contributes to a significant part of the burden of schizophrenia (SCZ), therefore reducing false positives from the diagnosis would be liberating for the individuals with SCZ and desirable for the clinicians. The stigmatization associated with schizophrenia advocates the need for high-precision diagnosis. In this study, we present an ensemble learning-based approach for high-precision diagnosis of SCZ using peripheral blood gene expression profiles.

Bioformulation of MITWPUB1 and its biosurfactant to control the growth of phytopathogen for the crop var local, as a sustainable approach.

Bacillus proteolyticus MITWPUB1 is a potential producer of biosurfactants (BSs), and the organism is also found to be a producer of plant growth promoting traits, such as hydrogen cyanide and indole acetic acid (IAA), and a solubilizer of phosphate. The BSs were reportedly a blend of two classes, namely glycolipids and lipopeptides, as found by thin layer chromatography and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. Furthermore, semi-targeted metabolite profiling via liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy revealed the presence of phospholipids, lipopeptides, polyamines, IAA derivatives, and carotenoids.

Ureibacillus aquaedulcis sp. nov., isolated from freshwater well and reclassification of Lysinibacillus yapensis and Lysinibacillus antri as Ureibacillus yapensis comb. nov. and Ureibacillus antri comb. Nov.

A Gram-stain-positive aerobic, rod-shaped, spore-producing bacterium forming colonies with convex elevation and a smooth, intact margin was isolated from a freshwater sample collected from a well situated in an agricultural field. The 16S rRNA gene sequence of the isolated strain BA0131 showed the highest sequence similarity to Lysinibacillus yapensis ylb-03 (99.25%) followed by Ureibacillus chungkukjangi 2RL3-2 (98.

Formulation Consideration of Medicated Chewing Gum: A Review.

In recent times, technological and scientific advances have been made in studying and developing orally delivered medication. Such studies demonstrate the importance of the oral route among patients. The accuracy of drug delivery is very important to achieve a successful therapeutic effect in the case of various pharmaceutical products.

Sustainable polyurethane for the remediation of oil spills: a review.

Catastrophic oil spill is one of the major issues to the environment. Various methods have been used to treat oil spillage including in situ burning, the use of skimmers, dispersants, bioremediation, dispersing agents, oil sorbents, and biological agents. Application of oil sorbent is one of the effective solutions in oil spill clean-up.

Designing one-compartment HO fuel cell using electroactive phenalenyl-based [Fe(hnmh-PLY)] complex as the cathode material.

The sustainable chemical energy of HO as a fuel and an oxidant in an advantageous single-compartment fuel cell design can be converted into electric energy, which requires molecular engineering to design suitable cathodes for lowering the high overpotential associated with HO reduction. The present work covers the synthesis and structural characterization of a novel cathode material, [FeIII2(hnmh-PLY)] complex, 1, designed from a PLY-derived Schiff base ligand ()-9-(2-((2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylene)hydrazineyl)-1-phenalen-1-one, hnmh-PLYH. Complex 1, when coated on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode (GC-1) significantly catalyzed the reduction of HO in an acidic medium.

A Review of the Common Neurodegenerative Disorders: Current Therapeutic Approaches and the Potential Role of Bioactive Peptides.

Neurodegenerative disorders, which include Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), represent a significant and growing global health challenge. Current therapies predominantly focus on symptom management rather than altering disease progression. In this review, we discuss the major therapeutic strategies in practice for these disorders, highlighting their limitations.

Evaluate the effect of bone density variation on stress distribution at the bone-implant interface using numerical analysis.

The current study aims to comprehend how different bone densities affect stress distribution at the bone-implant interface. This will help understand the behaviour and help predict success rates of the implant planted in different bone densities. The process of implantation involves the removal of bone from a small portion of the jawbone to replace either a lost tooth or an infected one and an implant is inserted in the cavity made as a result.

Impact of Green Hospital Design on Patients' Well-Being and Operating Cost of the Hospital: A Systematic Review.

Hospitals play a crucial role in providing medical care to patients, but they also have a significant environmental impact due to their high energy consumption and resource use. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the concept of green hospital design, which aims to reduce the environmental footprint of hospitals while simultaneously improving patient outcomes.10 articles were finalized for review and were coded in QDA Miner qualitative analysis software for descriptive and link analysis.

Advancing cancer theranostics through biomimetics: A comprehensive review.

Nanotheranostics, especially those employing biomimetic approaches, are of substantial interest for molecular imaging and cancer therapy. The incorporation of diagnostics and therapeutics, known as cancer theranostics, represents a promising strategy in modern oncology. Biomimetics, inspired by nature, offers a multidisciplinary avenue with potential in advancing cancer theranostics.

Integrating network pharmacology and in silico analysis deciphers Withaferin-A's anti-breast cancer potential via hedgehog pathway and target network interplay.

This study examines the remarkable effectiveness of Withaferin-A (WA), a withanolide obtained from Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), in encountering the mortiferous breast malignancy, a global peril. The predominant objective is to investigate WA's intrinsic target proteins and hedgehog (Hh) pathway proteins in breast cancer targeting through the application of in silico computational techniques and network pharmacology predictions. The databases and webtools like Swiss target prediction, GeneCards, DisGeNet and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man were exploited to identify the common target proteins.

Influence of oxyhydrogen gas retrofit into two-stroke engine on emissions and exhaust gas temperature variations.

The generation of power and fuel sustainability that contributes to a cleaner output of exhaust gases is one of the most important objectives the world seeks. In this paper, oxyhydrogen gas is used to retrofit into a two-stroke engine. The water was electrolysed and generated a mixture of oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H) or known as oxyhydrogen (HHO) gas via an electrolytic dry cell generator.